A new dark world, packed with action, adventure, and a fun, time-traveling narrative

User Rating: 8 | Jak II PS2

Pros:

  • Level design
  • Collectibles
  • Unique
  • Setting
  • Atmosphere
  • Challenging but not too challenging
  • Very fluid mechanics *
  • Cheesy but awesome

Cons:

  • Have to go way too far back when you die *
  • A lot of missions have nothing to do with the story
  • Aiming is not great
  • Controls do not always seem responsive
    • (won’t face right direction, jumps too far, too short, etc…)
  • Running toward the camera can be a pain

Rating:

  • Story ******* 7/10
  • Gameplay ******** 8/10
  • Atmosphere ********* 9/10
  • Overall ******** 8/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, customization, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)